I have read a few comments about the area around Torrevieja, most of which are bad and even the ones who like it say it isn't everyone's cup of tea. What I can't see anywher eis any explanaiton of what is bad about it.

Last year we went to Moraira where we were in an urbanisation which was mainly reisdential so there weren't many children around for ours to play with. Also we weren't keen on the town or the surrounding area - all scrubland and new or ugly buildings.

This year we decided to go further south as there seems to be more history that way - Murcia, Cartegena etc. We first looked at areas around Mar Menor but have seen posts on other sites saying these areas are industiral wastelands. We therefore decided to go for Villamartin where all the villas and pools appear to be nicely kept in a nice environment. We have opted for Los Dolses as this has its own shops and restaurants and is also in walking distance of the Villamartin Plaza.

Any comment son Villamartin and Los Dolses in particualr would be appreciated. We haven't yet booked our villa but are intending to tomorrow as thye seem to be getting booked up fast.